Prof. Wang Lianzhou awarded RGC Theme-based Research Scheme 2026/27 for Intelligent Artificial Photosynthesis

Congratulations to Prof. Wang Lianzhou, Chair Professor of Energy Materials of the Department of Chemistry and Hong Kong Global STEM Scholar, who has received funding support from the Research Grants Council (RGC)’s Theme-based Research Scheme (TRS) 2026/27 for an interdisciplinary artificial intelligence (AI) project to drive the development of green fuels. The research project on “Intelligent Artificial Photosynthesis” led by Prof. Wang has been awarded RGC funding of approximately HK$48.83 million.

Prof. Wang and the research team aim to build an Intelligent Artificial Photosynthesis platform that converts solar-driven carbon dioxide into storable green fuels like methanol, and to develop modular solar fuel panels capable of operating under natural sunlight. By combining AI, cutting-edge chemistry and smart engineering, their work seeks to accelerate carbon neutrality, secure future energy supply chains and turn scientific breakthroughs into viable commercial technologies.

Our warmest congratulations again to Prof. Wang!

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